The survey done by IIT-Delhi, DIMTS and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) as a part of an audit conducted for the apex court panel covered 32 cities in eight states — Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Kerala, Haryana and Punjab.

GNCAP, a UK-based charity that conducts crash safety tests on cars across the world, is hosting its first ever 'Global NCAP World Congress' in New Delhi, India in partnership with Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE).

India has the dubious distinction of leading the world when it comes to road accidents and fatalities, and what is essential is legal, institutional and societal reform to quickly and proactively bring down the casualty numbers nationally.

"Given that Indian roads witness over 5 lakh accidents each year resulting in about 1.47 lakh fatalities, the Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill is an important step towards strengthening the legal framework for improving road safety in India," IRF Chairman K K Kapila said in a statement.

Minister of state for road transport and highways Mansukh Mandaviya, while moving the bill, said it was aimed at bringing more transparency in issuing driving licences, fitness certificates and registration of vehicles.

The 29th National Road Safety Week (April was inaugurated by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways with the support from Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and other stakeholders working in the area of Road Safety. ​

The 29th National Road Safety Week (April was inaugurated by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways with the support from Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and other stakeholders working in the area of Road Safety. ​